Pray for country’s stability
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) yesterday appealed to the people to pray that the political crisis plaguing the country would end soon and that the country would be free from the Covid-19 pandemic. Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said in a situation where the country was facing the Covid-19 pandemic crisis and […]
Sarawak ranks top in vaccination rate
KUCHING: Sarawak ranks top in the country with more than 55 percent of its adult population having been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of July 25. National Recovery Plan (PPN) Coordinating Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said that in line with the increase in vaccination, Sarawak had shown a significant decrease in […]
Dewan Rakyat convenes in special meeting on July 26
KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time in 2021, the Dewan Rakyat convenes on Monday July 26 in a special meeting called during on ongoing emergency declared to curb the Covid-19 pandemic that has seen almost one million cases in the country. The Dewan Rakyat will sit for five days, from July 26 to 29 and […]
Seven locations to undergo EMCO
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has declared enhanced movement control order (EMCO) at seven locations. The EMCO from July 22, involved Rumah Lanchum, Kampung Tenggang, Pantu in Sri Aman and the workers quarters of Ladang Suajaya Crop Mahir Sdn Bhd in Tatau until Aug 4, while for Rumah Seman Reggie, Sungai Nat, Jalan […]
Over 5,000 vehicles ordered to turn back nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 5,594 vehicles were ordered to turn back at roadblocks nationwide since yesterday for flouting standard operating procedures (SOP) set for interstate and inter-district movements. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Zainal Abidin Kasim said the number of vehicles ordered to turn back was among 456,019 vehicles […]
Accelerate National Recovery Plan to ensure survival of non-essential sectors
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called on the government to urgently accelerate the National Recovery Plan (NRP) to Phase Three and Phase Four to ensure the survival of businesses, particularly those in the non-essential sectors such as the fashion, textile and apparel industry. President Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman said the prolonged […]
MBKS to help hawkers, coffeeshop operators to register for vaccination
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will now assist the hawkers, coffeeshop operators as well as their staff in getting Covid-19 vaccination jabs. “This is in line with the economic sectors which are gradually opening up during this National Recovery Plan Phase two as well as part of the vaccination programme,” said its mayor […]
Don’t jeopardise fight against pandemic
KUCHING: Miri mayor Adam Yii welcomes the resumption of several business activities as Sarawak moves into Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). However, he cautions that the process must be carried out in a proper manner so as not to jeopardise the many efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. The Sarawak Disaster […]
Non-essential businesses glad to operate again
KUCHING: Many business owners have welcomed the government’s decision to allow various non-essential sectors to operate in Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Sarawak’s phase two of the NRP permits all economic sectors including services such as electronic and gadget shops, printing shop and others to operate from 6am until 10pm. The majority […]
DBKU public parks, activities to reopen
KUCHING: All Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) recreation parks and open space will be reopened. “The decision will be in line with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the National Recovery Plan Phase 2 in the state,” DBKU said in a statement today. According to the SOPs announced on Wednesday, recreational activities and individual sports […]
